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ST53 OJF

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,392 mi
Last recorded73,392 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 OJF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 73,392 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 72,309 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 70,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 68,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 67,447 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 65,918 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 63,452 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (5.2.6)

front exhaust bracket broken

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 28 Jan 2017 60,655 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 60,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 57,536 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 57,319 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 56,779 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 56,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 56,198 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 56,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 53,698 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 53,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 48,642 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 44,802 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 40,289 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 34,952 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 32,715 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 30,829 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 30,829 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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ST53 OJF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 74,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST53 OJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ST53 OJF registered?

ST53 OJF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is ST53 OJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 OJF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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